C1: 1 Contact, 1 Connection, 1 Choice

C1 is the foremost, single-source provider of advanced communications and data technology for business. That means if it's digital, we connect our customers to it -- from phone systems and hardware to computer networks, application development, managed solutions and more. And we're 100% passionate with designing, implementing, managing and supporting our customers' every need from end to end, so that they can focus on what they do best.

So, when it comes to joining a team of IT and communications technology pros who are empowered to do what they do best, your best choice -- your #1 choice -- is C1.

Summary

The Principal Engineer serves as both a hands-on technical expert and a strategic team leader. This role combines deep technical ownership with people and technical leadership, functioning similarly to a Technical Team Lead but with broader architectural and cross-team influence. You will drive critical initiatives, mentor engineers, and shape the future of our technical platforms and practices.

Essential Functions

• Motivates and inspires the team to deliver customer support of Maintenance and Managed Services contracts in a fast paced and demanding environment
• Documents general reports on each team member’s performance and targets as well as ensuring they exceed the targets
• Collaborates and consults with engineers, customers, vendors and contractors to resolve customer issues
• Follows up with customer contacts to ensure satisfactory resolution
• Reports findings, track progress and document customer communication within incident management system
• Manages team workload that meets defined Service Level Objectives
• Acts as an escalation point to resolve client issues and manages escalations as necessary
• Demonstrates high standards of conduct and ethics as well as appropriate judgment, independence, and discretion

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in equivalent related education and work experience
• 5 years’ experience supporting applicable technology hardware and software
• Superior skill in the use of Microsoft Excel for data gathering, analysis and reporting
• Must possess strong computer skills and excellent working knowledge of general business applications, including MS Office
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Highly skilled in writing with details, accuracy and consistency
• Strong analytical , interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• Superior skill in the use of the Internet, e-mail applications, procurement/inventory systems, maintenance
• Strong work ethic and personal drive to excel
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to get the job done
• Superior negotiation, coordination, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to use (and learn new) complex systems, technologies, and applications
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and multi-task

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications on associated technology solutions
• Two years working experience in the managed services industry
• Familiar with both voice and data equipment and technologies
• Team leadership work experience

C1 BENEFITS

* 401(k) Plan (35% employer match per dollar up to 10% employee contribution)

* Medical Coverage (3 platforms: UnitedHealthcare, Reference Based Pricing includes member advocacy; and Kaiser)

* RX Home Delivery

* HSA with Employer Contribution
* In-vitro Fertility (treatment coverage)
* Dental
* Vision (2 plans: 12-month and 24-month frames allowance)
* FSA Plans (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose)
* Pre-tax Commuter Plans
* Employer-paid Life Insurance
* Employer-paid Short + Term Disability
* Long Term Disability (2 plans: Employer-paid or optional Self-paid)

* Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks at 100%)
* Employee Assistance Plan
* Voluntary Life Insurance for team member, spouse and child

* Voluntary Accidental Death for team member and spouse
* Legal/ID Theft Plans
* TeleHealth
* Wellness via Omada Health (healthy living solution)
* Travel Assistance
* Business Travel Accident Coverage

* Medical for foreign travel coverage

* Employer-paid Pet Telehealth
* Accident Insurance
* Critical Illness Insurance
* Hospital Indemnity Insurance
* Volunteer Time Off

* 10 Holidays

* Summer Sizzle

* On Demand Pay (Daily Pay)

Work Environment
Ability to handle multiple priorities and demands in a fast-paced environment. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Environment
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Other Duties/Changes
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities or activities that are required of a team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. At any point in time, the essential functions and primary duties associated with this position will be the principal, major or most important duties, responsibilities and activities that the employee is expected to perform as determined and directed by C1.

EEO Statement
C1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and all team members will be treated with respect to their employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. For further details please view the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm<http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm>

Pay Range

$100,000 - $170,000

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Right to Work

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